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SERVING WITH COURAGE; COMMITMENT & COMPASSION

The Bremen Fire Department is committed to serving the Town of Bremen, Indiana, and German Township of Marshall County, Indiana, by protecting life, property, and the environment.

Responsible for 63 square miles of fire protection, the department continually improves the quality of service by being well-equipped, using the latest available technology, and by highly-trained and motivated personel.

From fire suppression to our emphasis on fire prevention and Safety education, the department has always worked diligently to meet the changing needs of our community. The department holds an annual fire prevention class for school children, day cares, adults, and senior citizens.

The Town of Bremen maintains a Class-4 (Class 4Y in Township) fire insurance rating (also known as the Public Protection Classification), which is determined by a survey conducted by the Insurance Service Office (ISO). The survey includes 3 critical areas: (1) fire alarm handling, which includes the 911 telephone system and dispatch capabilities; (2) available water supply for fire protection and; (3) staffing and firefighting equipment maintained by the fire department.

The fire department is funded by the Town of Bremen, German Township Trustee, and an Advisory Board, along with donations from the Bremen Volunteer Fireman's Association, Inc., and from members of the community.

Call to Duty
If anyone has an interest in joining the Bremen Volunteer Fire Department Call 574-546-3660, send an email to mail@bremenfire.org or stop by the fire department for more information.

It's Your Fire Department
It cost a great deal to add to or replace aging equipment and to continue to provide the training that keeps us ready when you need us. Donations help the department provide the best service possible.

Cooking

Never "Barbecue" or grill indoors on a smoker or barbecue grill. These devices are intended for outdoor use only.

Keep your grill at least 30 feet from any structures — for residents of apartments, condominiums and townhouses,
it's the law. For the rest of us, it's just an excellent idea.

Don't leave food unattended on the stove.

Keep dangling clothing away from burners.

Turn handles on pots and pans so that they can't be knocked off the stove accidently.

Keep appliances clean and free of grease and crumbs.

Make sure your stove is turned off and small appliances unplugged before leaving the house or going to bed.

Electrical

Replace frayed or cracked electrical wiring.

Don't run electric power cords under rugs.

Plug electric space heaters directly into the wall socket, not into extension cords.

Place heaters where they will not be knocked over easily.

Unplug heaters when they are not being used.

Do not use heaters to dry clothing or other items.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors

If you burn anything in your house, such as wood, natural gas, propane, kerosene, or coal, install a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector. This device can warn you of potentially deadly CO gas before the concentration reaches the harmful level.

Learn the warning signs of CO poisoning: redness of the skin, headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness, loss of muscle control, chest tightness, heart fluttering, sleepiness, confusion, vomiting or diarrhea. If more than one person in the household is sick, and they feel better after being away from the house for a while, CO poisoning should be suspected. If you suspect CO poisoning, get out of the house and call the fire department.

General Fire Safety Tips

Keep a fire extinguisher in your home and car, and read the directions.

Dial 911 before attempting to attack the fire yourself, no matter how small the fire seems.

Remember that lives are much more valuable than property. If you're out of the building, STAY OUT!

Safety Tips for Travelering & Vechles

Take a smoke detector with you, in case your hotel/motel room doesn't have one installed.

Take a moment to note the evacuation route(s) and instructions before you settle in for the night.

Don't fill your portable gasoline cans in your vehicle — remove the can from the vehicle.

When transporting portable gasoline cans, ensure that the container:

is not left in the vehicle for longer than absolutely necessary, especially on a warm or sunny day.

is approved for gasoline storage.

is sealed tightly.

If you smell gasoline or suspect a gasoline leak, don't operate the car until the leak is repaired.

If you smell smoke or see flames, pull over well off the traveled roadway as soon as safely possible to do so. Don't attempt to drive any further.

Smoke Detectors

Consider installing both a photo-electric and ionization smoke detector in your house. While photo-electric detectors may react quicker than ionization detectors, the photo-electric detectors may not detect the black smoke generatedby synthetic materials as quickly as the white smoke generated by natural materials.

Check your smoke detectors monthly, and replace the batteries in them in the spring and fall when you adjust your clocks.

Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of your house, away from air vents, and at least six inches away from walls and corners.

Install smoke detectors near bedrooms.

If there are any smokers in the house, install a smoke detector in their bedroom.

If your smoke detector sounds while you are in bed, DON'T SIT UP! Roll out of bed, and stay low to the floor — remember that the heat and toxic gases are up higher.